Bonaire - Adventure Guide to Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao - page 177

every-diver facility is a PADI 5-star Instructor Development Center, a
NAUI Dream Resort, an SSI Referral Facility, and a TDI Instruction Cen-
ter, qualified to certify clients in everything from basic Open Water to Tri-
Mix. The staff naturalist leads eco-tours, and mountain bikes and kayaks
are available for rent. Instruction, tours, and assistance is given in
Papiamento, English, Dutch, German, and Spanish. Captain Don Stewart
is recognized as an “Honored Citizen of Bonaire” and a member of the
International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame.

DEE SCARR'S TOUCH THE SEA
Kaya Governador Debrot 133

717-8529
www.touchthesea.com
Dee Scarr is a renowned environmentalist and naturalist who started the
Touch the Sea project in 1982. Students of all ages have been instructed in
the enjoyment of underwater recreation and exploration. Before each dive,
she briefs participants on marine life so that divers recognize more life on
the reef and take advantage of the opportunity to interact. Scarr is the
author of three books, Touch the Sea , Coral's Reef , and The Gentle Sea . She
personally leads each dive ($90 for a one-tank dive) and accepts non-
certified divers up to advanced divers. If you want to meet Scarr before
signing up, attend her slide presentation at Captain Don's Habitat on
Monday evenings (see page 190). Call Dee Scarr or Habitat (

717-8290)

for time and additional information.

DIVI DIVE BONAIRE
Divi Flamingo Beach Resort

717-8285; fax [phone]
www.divibonaire.com
Grab a full tank and step off the pier at the Flamingo - you're off on a great
dive anytime of day or night. Or, sign up for one of the all-day three-tank
boat trips to sites off Washington-Slagbaai National Park or south around
Margate Bay. Six customized boats provide shade, plenty of room to walk
around, and wide swim platforms. The friendly professionals make diving
fun and easy, whether you're just picking up a tank for a private shore dive
or spending the day at a seldom-visited site.

DIVE INN BONAIRE
Kralendijk waterfront

717-8761; fax [phone]
www.diveinn-bonaire.com
This dive shop and adjacent seven-studio inn is across a narrow road from
the waterfront and a private pier. Their boat leaves each day for personal-
ized diving and snorkeling trips off Klein Bonaire. Ask for lovely “Big Boss
Babs,” the owner and friendly director of this small laid-back operation.
Moonshadow , the classic dive boat, has recently been overhauled and
given two new Yamaha engines.